Senior Software Engineer - Roku

About Global Product and Design within Streaming and Games

Central to the mission of the Streaming and Games Team, the Global Product and Design group is responsible for the global streaming platform that supports all the video products our fans love. We plan, design and build for connected TVs, web, mobile phones, tablets, and consoles for a large footprint of leading products and brands (Max, HBO Max, discovery+, Food Network, CNN, Golf TV, Motor Trend, Eurosport, and many more) and together with our cross‑functional collaborators we operate as one company with one mission to be the premier media and entertainment leader globally.

The Global Customer Experience organization’s mission is to engage and delight millions of passionate customers across the globe by delivering Warner Bros. Discovery’s core streaming applications on all devices and platforms. The development team responsible for the Roku platform is a major part of that mission.

We are looking for a Senior Software Developer to join our Roku team. In this role, you will collaborate with developers and stakeholders to design, build, and maintain software applications and features used by millions of daily users.

• Write client‑side code for streaming applications, demonstrating the ability to use industry‑standard tools and technologies.
• With guidance from senior engineers, actively contribute to a collaborative team environment. Participate in all aspects of development, including reading and writing technical documentation, participating in code reviews, troubleshooting issues, and supporting releases.
• Communicate effectively with engineers, stakeholders, and cross‑functional teams in a fast‑paced environment, engaging in various meetings and working sessions.

• 5+ years of experience in developing and releasing software products and/or services.
• Proficiency in client‑side scripting languages such as JavaScript or Python; experience with BrightScript and Scene Graph is a plus.
• Experience developing for streaming devices like Roku, FireTV, or similar platforms is a plus.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Comfortable collaborating using Git for version control.

This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.

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